Shirley

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  • Travel information

    I am currently

    At home

    My next destination:

    Vancouver Island, Canada - from Feb 2025 until May 2027
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  • Description

    As I move forward into my physical elder years I am feeling younger and more motivated. I am clean and organized, Naturally enthusiastic and choose kindness and happiness. I love animals, especially horses.

    I can size up situations accurately and offer recommendations if you want.
    Problem solver extraordinaire.
    Love to paint at my own pace.
    Creative social artist.
    Reflexologist and relaxation massages.

    I am a writer, storyteller and am inspired by seeing the beauty in everything.
    I just returned to Canada after six months in Mexico with an incredible experience of living with a Mexican family for five months.
    I love to work on the land no matter the weather.

    I love families and children, I have many songs and stories to share.
    I need a schedule and a time frame written down so I can get the job done properly.

    I work efficiently and thoroughly.
    I only need my private space, not picky about food.
    I radiate rose energy.

  • Interests

    Writing
    Plant care
    Mountain
    History
    Fashion or beauty
    Dancing
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Self development
    Photography
    Nature
    Languages
    Hiking
    Farming
    Charity work
    Blogging
    Pets
    Music
    Events & social
    Cycling
    Beach
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Politics / Social justice
    Performing arts
    Fitness
    Drawing & painting
    Culture
    Camping
  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

    More details about my language interests
    I love to connect words into maps through art and color

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  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Charity Work

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Being an elderly companion
    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Art Projects
    Helping with Computers/ Internet
    Teaching
    House and pet sitting

    Able to teach about:  

    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Helping around the house
    Languages
  • More details about your skills

    I raised a family of three sons and two daughters with the help of La Leche League teachings.

    I was a super volunteer. I was born in Chicoutimi, Quebec to a French Canadian mother and an English father. I am a hybrid.

    Extensive experience with pet care.
    Trained my horse Trevor to lay down and fall asleep while I sang to him.

    I speak fluent French and English and beginner Espagnol.
    I have trained extensively as a relationship coach and have decided to focus on writing.

    Painting creatively
    Cleaning
    Organizing
    My own version of Feng Shui energy clearing
    Creative photography
    Social Media posts
    Writing stories
    Audiobook creation

  • Age

    67

  • What else ...

    Extensive experience with horses and animals, love Scrabble and board and card games. I want to learn macrame again.

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    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements
      Gluten free

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